Harry Kane has returned to training ahead of the Champions League clash with Aston Villa

New Delhi: With a history of ankle problems, Kane was substituted in the final moments of Bayern’s 1-1 draw with reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. Harry Kane, a striker for Bayern Munich, resumed training on Tuesday ahead of his side’s trip to Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League. He suffered an ankle injury over the weekend.

The England captain spent the opening fifteen minutes of Tuesday’s media practice at Bayern Munich’s Sebener Strasse training complex on the pitch. Kane is receiving “intensive treatment” according to Bayern, which said on Sunday the club’s medical staff were encouraged by test results. There is no doubt that Kane has played a key role for Bayern Munich, scoring 44 goals in all competitions in his debut season for the German giants.

Bayern take on Aston Villa tonight

🔴⚠️ A Bayern statement confirmed that Harry Kane suffered a painful knock on his ankle yesterday.

Tests carried out today showed a positive development as Kane continues to receive intensive treatment. pic.twitter.com/BbLaZGAiCn

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 29, 2024

Six-time European champions, Bayern are top of the Champions League standings after the opening matchday as they demolished Dinamo Zagreb 9-2. The English goal machine scored four goals, including three penalties, as he produced a statement performance for Bayern.

This season, he has scored ten goals in seven games in all competitions for Bayern. Villa are returning to Europe’s top competition after forty-one years and the last time they competed in the competition, they managed to win the European Cup back in 1982, defeating Bayern. Villa made their best start to the campaign after beating Young. Boys 3-0 in Champions League opener.